There are 5 free airport VIP lounges left

(2008/06/23 09:00 Times News)

. Article by Xu (Qingzheng) of the Industrial and Commercial Times /Taipei Report

In the past two years, bank rights have been severely tightened. If you want to use the platinum card with no annual fee, if you want to use the airport VIP lounge, only 5 banks can use it, including Yuanta, Taishin, and China Trust Platinum cards from 5 banks including Taipei Fubon, Wantai Bank, etc. can enter for free. During the peak tourist season in July, you need to investigate clearly before paying for group fees.

Although there are 5 banks that can still be used, the regulations of these 5 banks are different. Cardholders should go to the website to check clearly before using it, so as not to go in and be charged. Cardholders should pay attention to the use. Regarding location, fees, and usage rules, generally speaking, except for Taishin Bank, the other four banks stipulate that you must pay more than 80% of the group fee before you can use it for free.

Among the five banks, only Yuanta Bank and Wantai Commercial Bank are the most beneficial to cardholders, because these two banks cooperate with Xinguitong. As long as you apply for a Xinguitong card and match it with a credit card, you can With access to 450 airport VIP lounges around the world, business people and backpackers from these two banks can definitely get the best rest in the VIP lounges while their cardholders are waiting for their flights or in transit.

The other three banks have signed contracts with airport VIP lounges on their own. You don’t need an upstart card. You can use it for free as long as you use a credit card. However, CITIC, Taipei Fubon, Taishin Bank, etc. have restrictions. Where to use the VIP room.

For example, China Trust’s Platinum Card can only be used in VIP lounges in Taiwan. Last year, China Trust originally signed a contract with Hong Kong Airport VIP Lounge. Generally, platinum card holders can use the VIP lounge for manicure, beauty and other services. , will also be canceled this year and will only be used for cards that pay annual fees, such as Titanium Card, Business Card, and Dingji Card.

Taishin Bank’s Platinum Card is also limited to VIP lounge use only in Taiwan, and cannot be used outside Taiwan.

The airport VIP lounges that Taipei Fubon’s Platinum Card can use are wider than those of China Trust and Taishin Bank. They are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, etc.

In addition to location restrictions, Taishin Bank Platinum Card cardholders must pay themselves to use the VIP room. 2,000 bonus points will be deducted for one use. Taishin Bank swipes 20 yuan per point, which is equivalent to cardholders swiping 4 Ten thousand yuan is required to use the VIP room for free once, and because you pay for it yourself, there is no special requirement for cardholders to pay more than 80% of the group fee.

It is worth mentioning that China Trust’s Platinum Card provides cardholders with two options. If the cardholder does not pay the group fee and still wants to use the VIP room, the cardholder can also choose to deduct 1,200 bonus points. Click